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Sons of Kolchak: A company commander during the Vietnam Tet Offensive of 1968 tells the story of his men's raw courage and valor
Written by Michael E. Wikan, LTC US Army (Ret.)
Narrated by Shawn Compton
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I commanded an infantry company during the Vietnam Tet Offensive of 1968. I got to see the magnificence of the human spirit as my men triumphed over incredible adversity. This is a story that must be told. We are a special country with a special destiny. My men showed me the way.
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